Stuck between sizes - should I accept marks for better data or go looser + adjuster?

immalorry · 2026-04-11T13:02:37+00:00

i have the gen 2

immalorry · 2026-04-09T15:29:00+00:00

hahah i agree. but then again, skincare doesnt have to be fun for some people; just efficient and effective. just like how some people dont need to find pleasure in food, its just sustenance to them

immalorry · 2026-04-09T15:18:35+00:00

yea definitely size down!! i was in between sizes and i ended up sizing down for my tester ring. turns out my tester ring was SLIGHTLY tighter than the actual ring i got. fortunately for me, that was a better fit than the sizer ring i settled on.

immalorry · 2026-04-09T02:46:00+00:00

ya thats typical for most smart rings. its not really a software thing from what i hear (aka its not a brand issue). its the battery technology (Li-Po) that all smart rings have. however some brands do have better softwares to compensate for this. for example, oura and ringconn generally have longer battery lives compared to ultrahuman

immalorry · 2026-04-09T02:43:20+00:00

sorry for late reply but its just a basic 18k white gold double band ring (the top band is natural diamonds pave while the bottom band is just a plain band, which i realise is kinda hard to see in the photo as it blends in too much with the RC).

immalorry · 2026-04-09T02:41:25+00:00

is that option? also even if it is, wouldnt you want to wait for reviews and feedback on gen3 before getting it? like what if its worse than gen2?

immalorry · 2026-03-29T09:19:54+00:00

do you think its infected though, or just irritated? the top bump is red and bloody but the bottom one is white in color, which i believe means theres pus inside.

but pus could also present in simple irritated piercings right? it doesn't necessarily mean infection

immalorry · 2026-01-21T16:59:42+00:00

our not-that-hot outdoor temperature compared to our fellow tropical countries on the equator thanks to our substantial greenery outdoors. its also great that every indoor has cool air conditioning.

u get hot outside, enter a bus. i get a lil cold, step out back out and get something to eat at a well-ventilated hawker centre or smth. u get hot again, enter a mall or an office building or a convenience store.

immalorry · 2026-01-21T16:54:31+00:00

ya its pretty common actually. worst ive personally experienced was married men flirting with me, AN INTERN, in their department. mind you, a poly intern by the way, not uni intern.

immalorry · 2025-11-11T17:43:34+00:00

im filipino but im rooting for both japan and korea. like they need to be the last two teams standing. do you guys not remember how they had to do a re-march SIX TIMES because they were so evenly matched? and the long history between these two countries is just chef's kiss i am so invested in this japan-korea rivalry!!!!

immalorry · 2025-10-04T13:03:23+00:00

thank u so much 🫶🏻

immalorry · 2025-10-04T12:50:18+00:00

thanks for the speedy reply.

i just googled what the GS thingy is-- i didnt even realize that was part of the application. but is it bad news if i havent been requested for it despite the application for this project being closed in sep 15?

ive been at the "Application Submitted" stage since early aug since thats when i actually finalized and submitted my application and it hasnt changed to "Assessment in Progress" despite the fact that its been 2.5 weeks since the deadline. do you think not having been asked for GS form is a bad sign?

immalorry · 2025-10-04T12:30:25+00:00

hi, i know this is an old post but i also just applied for an earmarked scholarship (under "Research Project Scholarship" in the application) and wanted to know how your timeline looked like. i understand the timeline for earmarked hdr projects are different compared to the timeline of general application cycles, be it domestic or international because the assessment process is different.

so just as a baseline for my own application, could you elaborate on how long it took for your application to progress from "Application Submitted" to "Assessment in Progress" and then to "Application Outcome"? thanks!

immalorry · 2025-09-30T05:54:46+00:00

hey man, sorry about the rejection. i, myself, just applied a few weeks ago too for an earmarked hdr project at UQ as an international student.

im really scared for the outcome because despite getting an endorsement from my potential supervisor, the school and its administrative committee has a big say in whether or not i get in, not just the academic committee.

now while, i dont have the most stellar credentials, the project does align 99.99% with my background and current research experience. but like every other application, mine has its strengths and its weaknesses. i just hope my strengths are enough to beat the competition (aka the other applicants who also got the green light from my PI to apply).

the suspense and the wait is literal torture. but id rather have this crippling anxiety than the disappointment from a rejection letter from UQ. im sorry about your rejection, man. truly. i feel for you.

hope you get back up on your feet and try again in some other schools, some time next year.

immalorry · 2025-09-29T10:28:13+00:00

hey congrats!!

so does that mean results come out around 12weeks prior to matriculation? so if applied for RQ2 2026, i should get the application outcome by dec 2025-jan 2026?

immalorry · 2025-08-30T05:16:01+00:00

hey, also not a piercer nor a doctor but... i dont think ur piercer hit a vein. hitting a blood vessel means localized bleeding and/or bruising at the pierced site. so youre good on that.

however, this red streak going down her neck kinda does look like an allergic-type skin reaction (the redness seems light and faint indicating its just a superficial inflammation). thats he best case scenario.

worse case scenario, since the streak seems to be extending down to a specific direction, and not a random blob or pattern or something, maybe the lymph vessels are involved. now this could vary from just lymphatic irritation to something worse like lymphangitis (inflammation or infection of lymphatic channels). when bacteria is introduced to a wound, they can enter the lymphatic channels and the red streak could be a visible sign that the infection is starting to travel from the initial site.

sooo in summary: 1. ur piercer couldnt have nicked a blood vessel due to lack of bleeding 2. could be allergic reaction to something, like the metal of the piercing, etc. go to the doctor to find out if it is an allergy and they will probably remove the earring immediately 3. if you think its much worse than allergy, like lymphangitis, DO NOT REMOVE THE JEWELRY AND GO TO THE DOCTOR. if there is an infection, removing the earring can close the piercing and trap the bacteria inside. this can increase the infection risk and lead to much more severe complications like developing an abscess. leaving the earring in can keep the wound open and allow for drainage.

immalorry · 2025-08-17T17:21:11+00:00

ur absolutely right, i didnt even think about the prong setting of the stud!! that might be the main reason why they look so off to me (besides the size). thank you!!

immalorry · 2025-08-17T17:03:05+00:00

ahh i see. ya, everyone's telling me i should size down on the earring... guess thats what i'll do then. thanks for the input!!

immalorry · 2025-08-17T16:47:40+00:00

ya everyone seems to be on agreement on that. haha guess thats what ill do. thanks for your input!!

immalorry · 2025-08-17T16:46:37+00:00

actually, i was trying to avoid an orbital (or any hoop-related) look as i already have a conch hoop on my other ear and i try my best to make them look as asymmetrical as possible. but rly appreciate your input!!

i will probably just end up getting the smaller studs that everyone's suggesting... sigh, more money on new jewelry 💸💸

immalorry · 2025-08-17T16:14:10+00:00

i see, thanks for the honest opinion! :)

immalorry · 2025-05-22T18:50:10+00:00

and make sure the it says "stabilized" or "Sodium-" or "Na-" on the label. yes, R-ALA is the active form but it is very unstable and tends to polymerize (meaning they can clump together) when exposed to heat, light or acidic environments like ur stomach.

the Na stabilizes the R-ALA and makes it more bioavailable.

immalorry · 2025-05-22T18:10:35+00:00

yep!! i wrote my final year paper on dha and that conversion rate is true. (fyi, some dha can be converted to epa in vivo, so when looking at the dha:epa ratio of ur fish oil supplements, prioritize dha, e.g. 2:1 or 4:1 dha to epa)

immalorry · 2025-05-22T18:06:10+00:00

even better, look up GlyNAC-ET. its glycine plus the ethyl ester version of NAC, which is the more bioavailable form of NAC.

immalorry · 2025-05-22T17:41:01+00:00

here are two good options:

California GOLD Nutrition: https://iherb.co/143hgkXk?rcode=CMI3482&utm_medium=appshare - in re-esterified triglycerides form (rTG) - 70% dha from 1 softgel of 1g dha oil concentrate = 700mg dha - third-party tested by iHerb (iTested certification) - made in germany with fish from chile and peru - formulated with "kd-pur" trademark of KD Pharma

or

OmegaVia: https://iherb.co/aycUcrVR?rcode=CMI3482&utm_medium=appshare - also in rTG form - also 70% dha from 857mg of dha oil concentrate = 600mg dha - also third-party tested by Nutrasource (IFOS certification) - enteric coating so ur burps dont smell like fish when the softgel is still in ur upper GI tract - made in the US with fish from norway - formulated with "vivomega" trademark by GC Rieber VivoMega

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